Q$8)$ Referring to the previous question, how does the inclusion of both the following modifications affect the choice of location?

$($a$)$ The cost per unit associated with under$-$utilization of production capacity is $0\mathrm{.}1$ for factories A and C and $0\mathrm{.}12$ for factories B and D$.($For example, if the required output

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from factory A is $3,500$ units per month compared to its production capacity of $4,000$ units per month, a cost of $(4,000-3,500)0\mathrm{.}1$ is incurred.$)$

$($b$)$ The forecasted monthly demand for outlet $L$ is $4,000$ units.